Aunt Velma's Shortbread

1 c Butter

1/2 c Sugar,icing

2 1/2 c Flour, all purpose - sifted

Preheat oven to 350F?. Place butter in bowl, should be at room temperature. Add icing sugar. work together with hands. Add flour. Keep working with hands till well mixed. Put the dough on a board and pat to 1/2" thickness. Cut in rectangles or fancy designs. Bake 20 - 25 minutes at 350F? till brown on edges.